Carrot, Chicken & Barley Soup

Carrot, Chicken & Barley Soup
  • Author: mustardcomms

This hearty chicken and barley soup is a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for a cozy evening. The combination of tender chicken, barley, and a variety of vegetables in a flavorful broth will warm you up from the inside out. Easy to make and satisfying to enjoy, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 15ml/1tbsp vegetable oil
  • 450g/1lb carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
  • 1.2lt/2 pt chicken stock
  • 75g/3oz pearl barley
  • 175g/6oz cooked chicken, broken into bite sized chunks
  • 175g/6oz cooked potatoes, chopped
  • 100g/4oz cooked vegetables such as peas, broccoli, or green beans

Instructions

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the carrots and leek, then saute over a medium heat for 4 mins. Add the stock, pearl barley, chicken and potatoes and season well.
  • 2. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20-25 mins or until the pearl barley and carrots are tender. Stir in the cooked vegetables, return to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Stir in the parsley and season to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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Yield

Serves 6